Take Pride in America® is a national partnership program authorized by Congress to promote the appreciation and stewardship of public lands, including parks, forests, historic sites, and schools. Take Pride in America is active in all fifty states, has partnerships with public, private, and nonprofit organizations, and features Clint Eastwood as national spokesman.

“Whether you clean up litter in a local park or help build a Continental Divide trail, you’re creating a legacy for our children and our grandchildren. Take it from me, you’ll feel better for it.”

- Clint Eastwood,
National Spokesman

Clint Eastwood

Take Pride in America® Celebrates
18th Congressional Anniversary

Strengthening Stewardship from Sea to Shining Sea

Washington, D.C. – Today marks the 18th anniversary of Congress signing into law the Take Pride in America Program. On November 28, 1990, the 101st Congress established Take Pride in America to promote the appreciation and stewardship of public lands.

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Secretary of the Interior Signs Order to
Continue Take Pride in America®

National Program Strengthens Public Lands Stewardship

Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne today signed an order extending the authorization of Take Pride in America within the Department of the Interior through the year 2010.Washington, D.C. – Secretary of the Interior Dirk Kempthorne today signed an order extending the authorization of Take Pride in America within the Department of the Interior through the year 2010. The program, designed to encourage volunteerism on public lands, had been set to expire on November 1, 2008.

The secretarial order further solidifies three strategic Take Pride in America priorities: engaging youth in service, promoting voluntourism, and supporting beautification as an economic development strategy.

Secretary Kempthorne signed the order at a ceremony recognizing the volunteer efforts of students from Hyattsville Elementary in Hyattsville, Md., and others from across the country.

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Take Pride in America Heartland Voluntour and Toyota Celebrate National Public Lands Day

Take Pride in America Heartland Voluntour Across America Arrives in Columbus, OhioFrankfort, Ky - The Take Pride in America® Voluntour Across America, Heartland Voluntour arrived at the Salato Wildlife Education Center Saturday, Sept. 27 to join employees from Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Georgetown, Ky. for their National Public Lands Day event.

More than 200 employees, many arriving after their overnight shifts, were joined by volunteers from Franklin County High School’s Air Force Junior ROTC and football team, as well as 17 international students from Kentucky State University, to pick up litter, build trails, and pull invasive weeds.

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Take Pride in America® Celebrates 18th Congressional Anniversary

Secretary of the Interior Signs Order to Continue Take Pride in America®

Fact Sheet: 2008 – a Banner Year for Take Pride in America®

Take Pride in America Heartland Voluntour and Toyota Celebrate National Public Lands Day

Take Pride in America® Heartland Voluntour Across America Arrives in Columbus, Ohio

Take Pride in America® Voluntour Across America Recognizes Cochran and Fountain City FFA

Take Pride in America® and Toyota Take Voluntour Across America to the Heartland

Secretary Dirk Kempthorne Honors 2008 National Take Pride in America® Award Winners

Fact Sheet: Take Pride in America®: Driving Resources and Opportunities to Volunteers from Coast to Coast

National Geographic, 5 U.S. Agencies Sign Agreement to Embrace Geotourism, Expanding Conservation Efforts

Secretary Kempthorne Invites Newly Naturalized Citizens to Visit National Parks Free of Charge on September 28, 2008

Take Pride in America® Announces Recipients of the 2008 National Award for Federal Land Managers

Take Pride in America® Hosts National Get Outdoors Day Cleanup in Anacostia Park

2008 Take Pride in America® National Award Winners Announced

Take Pride in America® joins Keep America Beautiful for Chicago Kickoff of Great American Cleanup

Outstanding Volunteers Honored By National Park Service

Deputy Secretary Scarlett Joins Take Pride in America® for C & O Canal National Historic Park Cleanup

National Volunteer Week: Local Tennesseans Receive National Volunteer Service Awards

Take Pride in America® joins Travelocity employees for cleanup event at Lake Grapevine

Take Pride in America Meets With Holy Trinity Episcopal Middle School in Recognition of Their Commitment to the Program

Take Pride in America® Presents Local Cumberland Island Volunteers With National Volunteer Service Awards

Take Pride in America® joins with Jacksonville Beach Elementary School for local cleanup project on Global Youth Service Day

Earth Day 2008: Take Pride in America® joins Keep America Beautiful for Times Square Kickoff of Great American Cleanup

Earth Day 2008: Take Pride in America joins with Scott Middle School for local beautification project

The Head of The American Chestnut Foundation receives Presidential Volunteer Service Award from Department of Interior Official

White House Honors Take Pride in America® Volunteer

February Newsletter PDF Format

November Newsletter PDF Format

Local Kentuckian Receives National Volunteer Service Award

Take Pride in America® joins local families for Family Volunteer Day cleanup this Saturday

Take Pride In America® and Bus Radio Announce New Partnership

October Newsletter PDF Format

Take Pride in America® joins National Park Service for Great Smoky Mountains Volunteer Recognition Reception

Secretary Kempthorne Honors Local Williamsburg Veteran For Volunteer Service to Yorktown National Cemetery

Deputy Secretary Scarlett Presents 2007 National Take Pride In America® Award Winners

Take Pride in America® Announces Recipients of the 2007 National Award for Federal Land Managers

2007 Take Pride In America® National Award Winners Announced

Take Pride In America® Announces Ongoing Partnership With Toyota

Interior Deputy Secretary Lynn Scarlett Helps Launch New Junior Ranger Program at San Juan National Historic Site

Secretary Kempthorne Honors Local Volunteer During National Volunteer Week

Interior Secretary Kempthorne, DOI Employees Join Take Pride in America® to Clean Up the Potomac

Secretary Kempthorne, Department of the Interior Employees join Take Pride in America® for Capital River Relief Project

April 2007 Newsletter

Roebke Named Executive Director of Take Pride In America®

Take Pride In America® Announces Recipients of The 2006 National Award For Federal Land Managers

TAKE PRIDE IN AMERICA® ANNOUNCES 2006 NATIONAL AWARD WINNERS
Outstanding Public Lands Volunteers, Groups and Partnerships to be Honored with Annual Award

Beatrice Middle School Students Honored by National Volunteer Program, Homestead National Monument of America

Department of the Interior Acting Secretary, Employees Volunteer for Capital River Relief Project

"Save the Mustangs" Fund Ready to Distribute $200,000 to Wild Horse Organizations for Long-Term Care of Horses

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Last Updated on 12/01/08